Leeds United midfielder Mateusz Klich has revealed his frustration at working under former head coach Thomas Christiansen, who was sacked last weekend.

Like Christiansen, Klich arrived at Elland Road last summer, but struggled to win a place in the Dane's starting XI earlier this season and was sent out on loan to Dutch side FC Utrecht during the January transfer window.

He is now back playing first-team football and following Utrecht's 2-1 win over Zwolle, he was asked about his situation at Leeds.

"Of the matches I have played, I know that I can handle the level of the Championship, he told Dutch outlet De Stentor.

Mateusz Klich struggled to make an impact under Christiansen (Image: Leeds United)

"I did not have a good relationship with the coach, Thomas Christiansen. He happened to be fired this week after the defeat against Cardiff. What has happened between us? I do not want to go into details too much.

"It's only frustrating when you know you can handle the level, but do not get a chance to show it. "

Klich has started in Utrecht's last three Eredivisie games, a stalk contrast from the one Championship start he won under Christiansen at Leeds this season - but believes his future lies at Elland Road.

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"I know this competition and I now know that I am doing well here," he continued, "In any case, it is not new to me. I love to play football and I'm here to play a lot of matches again. That is also necessary, because I will probably return to Leeds United in the summer, where my contract runs until 2020. "

The 27-year-old is also hoping that his return to first-team football will help him win a place in Poland's World Cup squad later this year.

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"I am here to play more matches. It is not my main goal, but if that is the result, then of course I welcome it. Every player wants to go to the World Cup.

"We want to win the playoffs in the Netherlands first. Last season, FC Utrecht succeeded and just before the group stage of the Europa League. It would be nice if this is achieved by the club this year. "